Chemist

Essential Functions/Duties

• Provide application support to manufacturing plants as needed to introduce/maintain new materials.
• Responsible for new and existing raw materials evaluations and subsequent reporting to mitigate supply chain risks for the Chemical and Magnet Wire Plants.
• Implement and sustain 5S methodology in the laboratory and chemical manufacturing plant.
• Collaborate with R&D Chemists and Engineers to develop products for Magnet Wire applications, involving resins, formulating and optimizing coating compositions to meet specific performance requirements for electrical insulation in customer applications.
• Apply sound scientific methods to investigate, understand, and develop practical product inventions and modifications for magnet wire insulation systems.
• May develop new or modified polymers, composites, products, and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Participates in establishing new product design constraints, engineering development proposals and feasibility studies, setting technical objectives, and coordinating efforts with engineering, manufacturing, and marketing.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities And Other Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in Polymer Science or Chemistry with at least 1-3 years of experience in developing insulation systems.
• Specific experience in formulating coatings for applications related to electrical insulation.
• Promised ability to work independently under general supervision in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Possess demonstrated ability with analytical skills: methodically investigating problems, organizing logical experimental trials, document data, and present results.
• Possess “hands-on” technical experience with polymer synthesis, evaluation, and process experimentation.
• Strong PC skills required.
• Must have skills in the following: Initiative, Innovation Management, Peer Relationships, Drive for Results, Time Management, and Written Communications.

Additional Qualifications

• MS in Polymer Science or Chemistry with a strong concentration in electrical insulation materials preferred.
• History of developing and implementing new products, processes, and procedures.
• Experience working in manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Strong statistical background (Origin PRO, Minitab or DOE software) preferred.
• Experience with DFMEA and Lean Six Sigma preferred.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards is a plus.